Description
The Sabine's Gull is a small gull, 27–33 cm (11–13 in) in length and weighing 135–225 g (4.8–7.9 oz). The wings are long, thin and pointed with a span of between 81–87 cm (32–34 in). The bill, which is black with a yellow tip, is around 2.5 cm (0.98 in) long.
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